For some, this was the final straw. Then, LastPass was hacked for the second time this year. While it seems that hackers didn’t get access to user passwords, I know from messages and emails that this is definitely the final straw for some LastPass users who are now looking for a new service to host their passwords. But what’s on offer out there? Must read: Leaving LastPass? Here’s how to get your passwords out Let’s take a look at six of the best LastPass alternatives on the market. Bitwarden says that “everyone should have access to password security tools,” and to support this, the company offers a free subscription that offers unlimited syncing across all your devices, a password generator, and even the option to self-host your data. It’s also platform-agnostic, offering solutions for Windows, Mac, Linux, iOS, and Android, and on the browser front, it covers Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge, and more. For $10 a year – yes, a year – you can unlock advanced features such as Bitwarden Authenticator, 1GB of secure storage ($4 per gigabyte for extra storage), two-step login with YubiKey, U2F, Duo, a vault health report, and the ability to set up emergency access. A fantastic choice both for those looking for a free option or a paid service. The premium plan, which starts at $1.49 a month if you take out a two-year plan, is one of the best-value premium offering out there. It works well for saving web and app log-in details, but it’s not really suited to other passwords and things like PIN codes. It’s free, but the cost of entry into the Apple club can hardly be considered free. It works well for saving web and app log-in details, but it’s not really suited to other passwords and things like PIN codes. I’ve used KeePass in the past, but the absence of cloud syncing and automatic syncing across multiple devices makes it harder work to use. My brief descriptions are not intended to be comprehensive but rather are designed to help you decide on an alternative to LastPass. After you narrow down possible contenders, you really should test them yourself to ensure they meet your needs. How this is done depends on the service you’re moving from and to. Information on how to export a CSV file out of LastPass can be found here.
A password generatorSecure sharing of passwords with trusted contacts.Form filling, including the option to automatically enter credit card detailsSecure notesA sync engine that replicates the database across devices, using a cloud service or a local host
For a comprehensive list of the best password managers available, see ZDNET’s separate guide, where we reviewed six premium password managers that offer a full set of features:
The best password managers: Easily maintain all your unique credentials
